Condescension Meaning in English
word
ˌkɑndəˈsɛnʃən
kahn-duh-SEN-shuhn
kˌɒndɪsˈɛnʃən
kon-di-SEN-shuhn
Definition
A way of behaving that shows you think you are more important or smarter than others and treat them as less worthy.
Usage & Nuances
A formal, negative noun. Common with 'tone of condescension', 'with condescension' or 'full of condescension.' Often confused with 'patronizing'. Used to criticize arrogant or superior attitudes.
Spanish: condescendenciaPortuguese (BR): condescendênciaPortuguese (PT): condescendênciaChinese (Simplified): 居高临下 - 傲慢态度Chinese (Traditional): 居高臨下 - 傲慢態度Hindi: उपदेशात्मकता - कृपापूर्ण व्यवहारArabic: تعالٍBengali: উচ্চাভিলাষ - অবজ্ঞাসূচক মনোভাবRussian: высокомерие - снисходительность (пренебрежительный тон)Japanese: 見下す態度 - 恩着せがましさVietnamese: thái độ trịch thượng - sự kẻ cảKorean: 거만함 - 깔보는 태도Turkish: küçümseme - tepeden bakmaUrdu: تحقیر آمیز رویہ - بیزاریIndonesian: sikap merendahkan - keangkuhan
Example Sentences
He spoke to her with condescension.
basic
I don't like the condescension in his voice.
basic
Her condescension made everyone feel uncomfortable.
basic
You don't have to treat me with condescension just because I made a mistake.
natural
His condescension was obvious in the way he explained things to us, as if we were children.
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People picked up on her condescension even though she tried to act friendly.
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